Investec and Capital succesful in applications
Two new banking licences have been granted in the last 18 months.
Responding to questions in the House of Keys today the Enterprise Minister confirmed Investec and Capital were both successful in recent applications.
Laurence Skelly was asked if his department has told prospective banking operators of the 'pool' of 120 staff recently made redundant by Lloyds Bank.
It hadn't but he had this advice for those who've lost their jobs:
Extending MiCards could cost £60,000, says treasury minister
MHKs call for switching-off of benefit payment service to be delayed
Risk of frost and ice to remain until Friday
Met Office issues a further yellow weather warning
Mountain Road closed due to snow and freezing temperatures
Police say route won't reopen before 9am
'Nothing confirmed' for a second McDonald's branch, says franchisee
Month since the Peel Road outlet re-opened after refurbishment
Southern Swimming Pool granted £45k to carry out 'remedial' work
DESC Minister Daphne Caine says maintenance is organised by pool board
